Centennial Events
We, the people of Wahiawa, are proud of our community’s heritage and
proclaim this Mission Statement for our 1998 Centennial Celebration:
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To bring our community together in celebration,
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To educate our youth and the general public on our rich history,
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To instill “home town pride” and a strong “sense of
place,”
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To increase economic activity for our merchants by attracting locals
and visitors to our town,
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To promote goodwill and the aloha spirit.
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Calendar of Events
Governor’s Proclamation Signing — November 20,
1997: PAU ! !
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At Washington Place, Honolulu
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Opening Ceremony — January 9, 1998: PAU ! !
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Fund-raising dinner at Dot’s in Wahiawa:
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Opening speeches
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Stage play — “Plantation Days”
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Hawaiian entertainment
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Wahiawa Elementary School Oral History Presentation — March 9,
1998: PAU ! !
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7:00 p.m., free to the public
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Wahiawa Elementary School Oral History Presentation — March 12,
1998: PAU ! !
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7:00 p.m., free to the public
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KCCN Radio (AM 1420) Heritage Series Program — April 5,
1998: PAU ! !
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Interview with Kemoo Farm’s Dick Rodby and Wahiawa author Lani
Nedbalek
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12:30 p.m.
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Rebroadcast April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
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Pineapple Run — April 18, 1998: PAU ! !
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Sponsored by Central Oahu Jogging Clinic:
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Alan Wong’s Restaurant Anniversary — April 19,
1998: PAU ! !
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At Alan Wong’s Restaurant, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Stage play — “Plantation Days”
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Hawaiian entertainment
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Civilian/Military Golf Tournament — May 22, 1998 PAU ! !
One-Hour TV Special — August 28, 1998: PAU ! !
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“Wahiawa Town: 100 Years Proud”
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8:00 p.m., Channel 8
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Produced by NBC News 8
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Centennial Concert — August 29, 1998: PAU ! !
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Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Mahi, Conductor
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Leilehua High School Athletic Field
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Gates open 4:30 p.m., concert 5:30 p.m.
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Free admission
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No coolers (LHS Athletic Department concession stand)
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Centennial Commemorative Booklet — August 1998:
PAU ! !
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Mailed to 15,000 households
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Advertising Campaign — August 1998: PAU ! !
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News advertisement, Sunday newspaper edition
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Public service announcements on radio and television
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One week of heavy radio announcements on KSSK
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Publicity tied with Aloha Festivals
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“Plantation Days” Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a —
September 5, 1998: PAU ! !
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A multicultural exchange with food, music, crafts
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Parade — 9:00 a.m.
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Ho‘olaule‘a — Wahiawa District Park, 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
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Entertainment:
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Taiko Drum Troop
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Puerto Rican dance
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Hawaiian halau
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Chinese lion dance
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Filipino dance
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Hawaiian entertainment: Willie K and Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom; Na
Leo Pilimehana
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Historical, educational, informational displays
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Food and craft booths
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Pineapple equipment display
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Train engine
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Keiki playground
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Parking at Leilehua High School and Wahiawa Elementary School
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Shuttles leave parking lots for Wahiawa District Park every 20
minutes starting at 8:30 a.m.
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A Day at Lake Wilson — November 8, 1998: PAU ! !
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Narrated boat tours for the public
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Informational displays
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Fishing demonstrations
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For information call Dan Nakasone (843-8071) or Ricky Oshiro
(621-9015)
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Santa’s Wahiawa Centennial Parade — December 5,
1998: PAU ! !
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Parade starts 6:00 p.m.
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From Kaala Elementary School, up California Avenue, left on Cane
Street, left to Center Street
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Closing Ceremony — January 21, 1999 PAU ! !
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Dot’s in Wahiawa, 6:00 p.m.
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Tickets available after December 15 from WCBA office or any WCBA
board member
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